The Dr. Jess Show

Dr. Jessica Papa
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The Dr. Jess Show is a pelvic health and chronic pain podcast exploring fascia, the nervous system, prevention, and whole-body healing. Hosted by Dr. Jessica Papa, DPT—pelvic health and chronic pain specialist and Barnes' Myofascial Release Expert, founder of Arancia Physical Therapy, creator of the Conquer Incontinence® Method, and author of Conquering Mystery Pain and Postpartum Is Forever. Episodes cover pelvic pain, incontinence, postpartum recovery, chronic pain, and regenerative care like shockwave, red light, and EMTT—going beyond quick fixes to treat the body as a connected system.

  1. Aug 12

    EP52 ✨How Much Should Your Bladder Actually Hold? The Science of Bladder Capacity

    How often should you actually be peeing? How much can your bladder hold? And could frequent trips to the bathroom or that constant urge to go be connected to how your bladder has learned to function? In this episode of The Dr. Jess Show, we’re taking a closer look at bladder capacity and what’s considered normal when it comes to urination. We’ll talk about how the bladder fills, how your brain and bladder communicate, why you may feel the urge to pee even when your bladder isn’t completely full, and how certain habits can contribute to urinary frequency and urgency. If you find yourself peeing frequently, having bladder urgency, going “just in case,” or feeling like you always need to know where the nearest bathroom is, this episode is for you. Dr. Jess also explains why bladder symptoms don’t always mean there’s something wrong with your bladder itself—and why understanding the connection between your bladder, pelvic floor, and nervous system can be an important part of addressing these symptoms. 🎧 Tune in to learn more about your bladder, what it’s actually designed to do, and what your bathroom habits may be telling you about your pelvic health. Topics covered:• Normal bladder capacity• How often you should urinate• Urinary frequency and urgency• “Just in case” peeing• Bladder and brain communication• Pelvic floor and bladder function• Why you may feel like you need to pee when your bladder isn't full• Understanding common bladder symptoms 👉 ⁠⁠⁠Conquer Incontinence Course⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Dr. Jess Papa⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a Phone Consult! ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Arancia Physical Therapy⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @aranciapt Youtube: @aranciaphysicaltherapy5131

  2. Jul 7

    EP51 ✨Why Strengthening Isn't Always the Answer for Bladder Leaks

    If you've ever been told to "just strengthen your pelvic floor" after experiencing bladder leaks, you're not alone. It's one of the most common pieces of advice women receive, and while strengthening absolutely has its place, it isn't always the right place to start. In this episode, Dr. Jess unpacks one of the biggest misconceptions in pelvic health and explains why so many women continue leaking despite faithfully doing pelvic floor exercises, core workouts, glute strengthening, and every exercise they were told would help. You'll learn why bladder leaks are a symptom, not a diagnosis, and why understanding the reason you're leaking is often the missing piece that changes everything. This conversation isn't about telling women to stop strengthening. It's about helping women stop guessing. • Why strengthening became the default recommendation for bladder leaks. • Why more exercise doesn't always mean better results. • The difference between a symptom and a diagnosis. • How your hips, breathing, posture, scar tissue, feet, core, and nervous system all influence your pelvic floor. • Why two women with the same symptom may need completely different treatment approaches. • The question every woman should ask before starting another exercise program. If you've been doing "all the right things" and you're still leaking, this episode will help you look at your body through a completely different lens. If you're ready to stop guessing and start understanding your body, learn more about Conquer Incontinence™, my step-by-step program designed to help women address bladder leaks using a whole-body approach from home. If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a woman who has been told that strengthening is her only option. In this episode, you'll learn:

  3. Apr 22

    EP50✨From Bloating to Balance: What Your Gut Has Been Trying to Tell You with Marilyn Dellit

    Marilyn Dellit Wellness Why Your Core Work Isn't Stopping Your Bladder Leaks⁠ 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Conquer Incontinence Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Jess Papa⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a Phone Consult! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Arancia Physical Therapy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @aranciapt @marilyndellitwellness Youtube: @aranciaphysicaltherapy5131

  4. Apr 13

    EP49✨This Common Habit is Causing Leaks and Tension

    Why Your Core Work Isn't Stopping Your Bladder Leaks 👉 ⁠⁠⁠Conquer Incontinence Course⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Dr. Jess Papa⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a Phone Consult! ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Arancia Physical Therapy⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @aranciapt Youtube: @aranciaphysicaltherapy5131

  5. Mar 19

    EP48✨Endometriosis & The Bladder: What No One Is Telling You

    Endometriosis doesn’t exist in isolation—and neither do its symptoms. In this episode, Dr. Jess explores the often-overlooked connection between endometriosis and bladder urgency, breaking down why the constant “I have to go” feeling isn’t about a full bladder, but a sensitized system under stress. Instead of focusing on symptom management, this conversation zooms out to ask the bigger question: why is the body responding this way? From pelvic floor pressure to whole-body dynamics, this episode offers a new way to understand what you’re feeling—and why it’s not random. For anyone who feels like they’ve been managing symptoms without real answers, this is a perspective shift toward clarity, control, and hope. 👉 ⁠⁠Conquer Incontinence Course⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Dr. Jess Papa⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Book a Phone Consult! ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Arancia Physical Therapy⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @aranciapt Youtube: @aranciaphysicaltherapy5131

  6. Feb 27

    EP47✨The Pelvic Floor Connection No One Explains

    If bladder symptoms are part of your picture, you don’t have to wait months for appointments or keep guessing what to do next. I created Conquer Incontinence to walk you through the exact framework I use in my clinic — helping women reduce urgency, leaking, and frequency by addressing the root system (not just squeezing harder). This isn’t another “do more Kegels” program. It teaches you: ✔ How to calm a tense pelvic floor ✔ How to restore pressure coordination ✔ How hips, breath, and posture influence urgency ✔ Why strengthening too soon can backfire ✔ How to retrain your bladder safely and effectively You can learn more here: 👉 ⁠Conquer Incontinence Course⁠⁠ ⁠Dr. Jess Papa⁠ ⁠⁠Book a Phone Consult! ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Arancia Physical Therapy⁠⁠ Instagram: @aranciapt Youtube: @aranciaphysicaltherapy5131

  7. Jan 30

    EP46✨Why Traditional Physical Therapy Didn’t Fix You (And What Actually Will)

    If you’re dealing with bladder leaks, urgency, or fear of movement—and you’ve been told to “just do Kegels” or live with it—this is for you. In this free masterclass, Dr. Jess breaks down: Why leaking happens (and why it’s not a willpower issue)The most common mistakes women make that worsen bladder symptomsHow fascia, breath, and pressure management actually affect continenceWhat to focus on before strengthening👉 Register for free at: drjesspapa.com ✨ In-Clinic Care (Rhode Island) • Comprehensive head-to-toe evaluations • Pelvic floor & Chronic pain therapy • Expert-level Barnes' Myofascial Release • Regenerative care (shockwave, red light, EMTT) 🔗 Book a Discovery Visit → https://aranciapt.com/visit ✨ Online Courses & Programs • Conquer Incontinence™ • Conquer Mystery Pain™ • Self-paced, expert-led education from anywhere 🔗 Access Courses ✨ Virtual Consults & Discovery Calls • Personalized guidance to see if we’re the right fit • Ideal for out-of-state or unsure patients 🔗 Schedule a Free Zoom Call

  8. 12/09/2025

    EP45✨The Gut–Pelvis Pipeline: How Digestion Impacts Leaks, Pressure & Pelvic Tension

    In this deep-dive episode of The Dr. Jess Pelvic Health Show, Dr. Jess Papa uncovers one of the most misunderstood — and most life-changing — relationships inside the body: the gut–pelvic floor connection. If you struggle with bloating, constipation, IBS, abdominal heaviness, urinary symptoms, painful intercourse, pelvic pressure, or chronic pelvic pain, this conversation will finally make everything click. Dr. Jess explains how the gut, pelvic floor, fascia, diaphragm, nervous system, and deep core all work as one interconnected pressure system — and how inflammation, stress, scar tissue, poor mobility, and digestive dysfunction can trigger pelvic floor tightness, burning, urgency, and pain. You’ll learn why stress flares both your gut and pelvic symptoms at the same time, why constipation is a major driver of pelvic floor dysfunction, how bloating changes diaphragmatic breathing, and why scar tissue (especially after C-section or abdominal surgery) disrupts digestion and pelvic mobility. This episode is packed with science, fascia-focused insights, relatable examples, and practical takeaways you can start using today to help your gut calm down, your pelvic floor release, and your whole body feel more at ease. Free Gut–Pelvis Connection Checklist Email info@aranciapt.com to grab your step-by-step guide to understanding your digestive symptoms, pelvic floor tension, and daily habits that make pain and pressure worse — plus the exact practices Dr. Jess teaches her patients to help calm the gut and release the pelvis.

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The Dr. Jess Show is a pelvic health and chronic pain podcast exploring fascia, the nervous system, prevention, and whole-body healing. Hosted by Dr. Jessica Papa, DPT—pelvic health and chronic pain specialist and Barnes' Myofascial Release Expert, founder of Arancia Physical Therapy, creator of the Conquer Incontinence® Method, and author of Conquering Mystery Pain and Postpartum Is Forever. Episodes cover pelvic pain, incontinence, postpartum recovery, chronic pain, and regenerative care like shockwave, red light, and EMTT—going beyond quick fixes to treat the body as a connected system.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Jessica Papa
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dr. Jessica Papa